Det. Thomas Bell, 104th Precinct Community Affairs, wants to let us know that a residential burglary occurred yesterday afternoon, 1/28, at 55-XX 65th Place in Maspeth during the daytime hours while the senior citizen homeowner was upstairs sleeping.

The perpetrator entered through the rear door and stole property from downstairs. The homeowner thinks he may have left the door unlocked. Luckily the perpetrator didn't go upstairs!

Please keep all doors and windows locked at all times! If you see any suspicious activity, call 911.